Stay Smart, Stay Safe When Traveling

If you’ve been following the news on the coronavirus, you’re probably aware that many parts of the country are in the process of opening back up. Americans are doing their best to get life back to normal. Unfortunately, it doesn’t mean the new virus has been successfully beaten back. If you’ve decided to dust off your travel plans, then there are still some important guidelines to follow.

The first one is to bring a mask with you. You never know when you might need it. While many establishments are open now, some of them may still require a mask if you want to enter. A mask helps protect you and others.

The next thing you’ll want to have handy is a set of wipes. You don’t need to lug around a big tub of them, but a travel-sized pack that can easily fit into a purse or backpack may prove invaluable. The reasoning is simple. If you sit in a chair or booth or table, you have no idea who was there before you and you can’t always count on the owners of whatever place you’re in to have had the chance to properly sterilize all the surfaces. Better safe than sorry. 

You also need to do some research ahead of time. Check out the places you’d like to visit and see whether they’re operating and if so, what restrictions they might be operating under. Don’t assume that just because restrictions in your area have been lifted that there won’t be limitations in other parts of the country. It’s also a good idea to plan alternatives in case a particular venue isn’t yet open to the public. 

With the country opening back up, you still have the chance to travel and do and see some amazing things this summer if you choose. Just travel smart and travel safe to make your trip the best it can possibly be.